Paranormal Romance published by Orbit 23 Aug 23
If you strip The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy down to its core, it’s basically You’ve Got Mail, but with zombies, a mortician, and a pistol-crossbow-toting marshal. You might be thinking, “Um, Kaitlyn, that’s ridiculous.” Let me tell you, you’d be WRONG. This book is perfection. The postal workers are also god-blessed sassy little animals that can talk…immediate A+.
I love this book. The romance is *chef’s kiss.* The drama is flawless. The vibes are immaculate. There’s a lot of death, but the word I’d use to best describe this book is ✨cozy✨. It’s like being wrapped in a comfy blanket, sipping a cup of tea, all the while eating up the enemies-to-lovers, grumpy sunshine, zombie-killing-then-embalming romance. I promise, it’s sooooo good.
In case it wasn’t clear, The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy is a solid A+ read for me. Highly recommend this one. I can’t wait for the next book in this world. I’m certain it will be another hit.
Grade: A+
Summary:
Hart is a marshal, tasked with patrolling the strange and magical wilds of Tanria. It’s an unforgiving job, and Hart’s got nothing but time to ponder his loneliness.
Mercy never has a moment to herself. She’s been single-handedly keeping Birdsall & Son Undertakers afloat in defiance of sullen jerks like Hart, who seems to have a gift for showing up right when her patience is thinnest.
After yet another exasperating run-in with Mercy, Hart finds himself penning a letter addressed simply to “A Friend”. Much to his surprise, an anonymous letter comes back in return, and a tentative friendship is born.
If only Hart knew he’s been baring his soul to the person who infuriates him most—Mercy. As the dangers from Tanria grow closer, so do the unlikely correspondents. But can their blossoming romance survive the fated discovery that their pen pals are their worst nightmares—each other?
Other books in this series:
The Undermining of Twyla and Frank
